Are you thinking about hosting a party at your home? You want to be a warm and welcoming host to your guests and, at the same time, show your style and personality without coming off as a braggart. While hosting a party, the dining table should be your prime focus. As a matter of fact, it's your dining table that makes a statement and speaks volumes about your personality.

There can be a lot of experimentation in dining room table and chairs and you might come up with something very interesting of your choice.

Keep in mind that the table should be in proportion to your dining room size. Since you are the host, it is important for you guests to sit comfortably and have free space to walk around. Try to leave a maximum of 42 to 48 inches and a minimum of 36 inches between your tables and the walls. About two feet of eating space is required for a person to eat comfortably. When sitting at the table try to have at least 30 to 36 inches from your knee to the back of the chair.

The focal point of every dining room has to be the dining table. Without its presence, the dining room is essentially just a game - think musical chairs: a bunch of chairs in a circle, with nothing in the middle. If that was the case, then quick! Grab a chair or you'll be left to eat while standing. Starting to see why dining tables make such an impact in our daily lives? Let's face it, without them we wouldn't be able to have a nice family dinner, or entertain guests at a house party.

The quality of furniture is usually reflected in its price. Among the wooden furniture items, the finest products are crafted from oak and other durable timbers. Instead of buying oak dining chairs and a dining table separately, you can save a few pounds by buying a dining set with chairs and table as a pre-packaged set. This often ensures that the styles will match well and the sizes are compatible.

The types of formal dining tables can vary by style and the amount of people who can be seated. Most can seat more than your standard Breakfast Bar. In fact, formal dining tables tend to seat anywhere from four to eight people. Also available are the long dining tables that seat many people. If you ever watch a movie about ancient times of kings and queens, you might notice them. These types of dining tables are called "Refectory Tables". If you're ever in need of a table that can seat an extreme number of guests, then this is the one for you, but make sure you have enough room for it.